Unit 7: MANAGING A CAREER Style: Cover Letters and Resumés   Cover letter checklist Writing Style Checklist yes no Did you write your address and the date on the upper left-hand side of the page?     Did you write the name and address of the person to whom you are sending the letter on the left-hand side of the page?     Did you explain why you are writing the letter?     Did you tell about the job opening and why you believe you have the necessary qualifications?     Did you make the reader see why he or she needs you, focusing on your prior experience?     Did you tell the reader that you would like the opportunity to have an interview?     Did you sign your name after an appropriate closing (Sincerely, Very truly yours, etc.)?     Did you include the word enclosure to remind the reader that you have enclosed your resumé (something you mentioned in your letter)?     Is the appearance of the letter attractive, and is it typed on the same stationery as your resumé?     Is your letter brief, not more than one page?     Are all of your sentences relatively short?     Have you described yourself as having personality traits that are relevant to the job in question?     Have you asked someone to proofread your letter for you, or have you carefully proofread it yourself?     Resumé letter checklist Writing Style Checklist yes no Did you include your name, address, and phone number at the top of the page?     Did you include an objective?     Did you include a qualification summary that tells employers what you have already done?     Did you list your work experience (including the titles of positions you have held), describing the responsibilities and accomplishments, and giving the dates you held these positions, beginning with the most recent job?     Did you include any volunteer work you have done which gave you a chance to develop useful business skills?     Did you use action verbs to describe what you have accomplished in past jobs?     Did you summarize your academic history, listing the most recent academic institution first?     If you have recently graduated or have little work experience, did you put the education section before the experience section and include all awards, fellowships, and scholarships you have received? Did you describe your responsibilities in internships or volunteer work, and all extracurricular activities?     Does the resume look good—is it easy to read, neat, and uncluttered?     Were you sure not to include the word resumé?     Were you sure not to include "References available upon request"?     Were you sure not to include personal statistics?     Were you sure not to include a photograph?